Display and storage case

ABSTRACT

A display and storage case configured to exhibit a display element or store the display element is disclosed herein. The display and storage case includes a set of three flanged plates hingedly connected to each other, where one of the plates is foldable to conform across the other two plates. Two of the plates are inclinedly erected, and a display element is inclinedly attachable on to one of the inclinedly erected plates, to exhibit the display element on the inclined plate. Then, the display element is secured on to one of the plates, and the other two plates are closed to secure the display element therewithin. The set of three flanged plates includes a first plate, a second plate and a third plate hingedly connected to each other, where the length of the first plate is a summation of the length of the second plate and the third plate.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a case made of plate units used to display and store a display element. More specifically the present invention relates to a display and storage case configured to store or exhibit a display element, such as a lottery ticket.

BACKGROUND

Individuals, who purchase lottery tickets or keno tickets, normally carry them in a wallet or in their pockets. Carrying cases are also available in the market, which help in storing the tickets, and they are shaped like conventional cardholders, which have a thin casing, which can be opened and closed using a lid. During a draw for a lottery or keno ticket, the user normally displays the ticket on the table or they hold the ticket in their hands, so that the fellow players can see the ticket. Manual handling of the tickets without any holders may result in the individual losing the ticket, or damaging the ticket which contains the information regarding his/her winning number, or code. The conventional card holders provide the benefit of carrying the ticket safely, but does not provide for displaying the ticket during the draw to other fellow players.

In addition, those who regularly buy tickets, may not always be able to immediately cash in the tickets and may be left with plenty of tickets. These tickets are lost sometimes because there is no specific place to store or secure them, and the lottery user ends up losing out on redeemable winnings since he/she's not able to save the tickets. In the market, some lottery ticket boxes are available that help in storing the lottery tickets. But there is no lottery ticket box which allows a user to store as well as display the lottery tickets. Therefore, there is a need for a lottery box which can store and display a lottery ticket during a draw, as well as provide a hard surface for the user to hold the ticket.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A display and storage case configured to exhibit a display element or store the display element is disclosed herein. The display and storage case comprises a set of three flanged plates hingedly connected to each other, where one of the plates is foldable to conform across the other two plates. Two of the plates are inclinedly erected, and a display element is inclinedly attachable on to one of the inclinedly erected plates. Then, the display element is positioned on to one of the plates, and the other two plates are closed to secure the display element therewithin. In an embodiment, the set of three flanged plates comprises a first plate, a second plate and a third plate hingedly connected to each other, where the length of the first plate is a summation of the length of the second plate and the third plate.

In an embodiment, the first plate and the second plate are erected vertically at an angle, where the display element is positioned on the non-erected third plate and inclined on to the second plate. In an embodiment, the display element is positioned over the horizontally positioned first plate, and then the second plate and the third plate together, is folded over the first plate to secure the display element therewithin. In an embodiment, the length of the third plate is significantly less than that of the second plate. In an embodiment, is made of plastic. In an embodiment, the third plate further comprises a tab member extending from a mid-section of the third plate, which is configured to snap fit to a slot positioned on the first plate when the first plate is folded over the second plate and the third plate.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the display and storage case, showing the three plates hingedly connected to each other.

FIG. 1B exemplarily illustrates a side sectional view of the display and storage case along the section lines AA in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the display and storage case, showing the display element being displayed on one of the plates.

FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the display and storage case in a folded state to secure and store the display element therewithin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring ton FIGS. 1A-1B, FIG. 1A exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the display and storage case 100, showing the three plates 101, 102, and 103 hingedly connected to each other, FIG. 1B exemplarily illustrates a side sectional view of the display and storage case 100 along the section lines AA in FIG. 1A. The display and storage case 100 comprises the set of three plates 101, 102, and 103 hingedly joined to each other. The three plates 101, 102, and 103 are hinged at sections 104 a and 104 b as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B. The display and storage case 100 is configured to display and store a display element 200 of a predefined range of size, in other words, is a hybrid ticket holder which can hold lottery or Keno tickets. As disclosed in the FIGS. 2 and 3, when the display and storage case 100 is fully opened and erected vertically, it allows to hold the tickets of the players towards the fellow players. When the player wants to save the ticket, he/she can store the ticket within the display and storage case 100 by folding the corresponding plates.

FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the display and storage case 100, showing the display element 200 being displayed on one 102 of the plates 101, 102, and 103. The display and storage case 100 configured to exhibit a display element 200 or store the display element 200 is disclosed herein. The display and storage case 100 comprises a set of three flanged plates 101, 102, and 103 hingedly connected to each other, where one of the plates 101 is foldable to conform across the other two plates 102 and 103. Two of the plates 101 and 102 are inclinedly erected, and a display element 200 is inclinedly attachable on to one 102 of the inclinedly erected plates 101, 102, and 103. Here the player holding the display element 200, for example, a keno ticket or a lottery ticket, is allowed to display the ticket to the fellow players during a lottery draw. The plain surface of the flanged plates 101, 102, and 103 allows the user to position a ticket.

Then, as disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 3, the display element 200 is secured on to one 101 of the plates 101, 102, and 103, and the other two plates 102 and 103 are closed to secure the display element 200 therewithin. In an embodiment, the set of three flanged plates 101, 102, and 103 comprises a first plate 101, a second plate 102 and a third plate 103 hingedly connected to each other, where the length of the first plate 101 is a summation of the length of the second plate 102 and the third plate 103. In an embodiment, the first plate 101 and the second plate 102 are erected vertically at an angle, where the display element 200 is positioned on the non-erected third plate 103 and inclined on to the second plate 102. When the display and storage case 100 is unfolded along an angle, it allows the predefined area on the second plate 102 to attach a lottery ticket which can be displayed to the fellow players during a lottery draw.

FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the display and storage case 100 in a folded state to secure and store the display element 200 therewithin. In an embodiment, the display element 200 is positioned over the horizontally positioned first plate 101, and the second plate 102 and the third plate 103 together is folded over the first plate to secure the display element 200 therewithin. In an embodiment, the length of the third plate 103 is significantly less than that of the second plate 102. In an embodiment, is the display and storage case 100 is made of plastic. In an embodiment, the third plate 103 further comprises a tab member 105 extending from a mid-section of the third plate 104, which is configured to snap fit to a slot 106 positioned on the first plate 101 when folded.

The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present concept disclosed herein. While the concept has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the concept has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the concept is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the concept extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may affect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the concept in its aspects. 

1. A display and storage case, comprising: a set of three flanged plates hingedly connected to each other, wherein one of the plates is foldable to conform across the other two plates; wherein two of the plates are inclinedly erected, and a display element is inclinedly attachable on to one of the inclinedly erected plates; wherein the display element is positioned on to one of the plates, and the other two plates are closed to secure the display element therewithin.
 2. The display and storage case of claim 1, wherein the set of three flanged plates comprises a first plate, a second plate and a third plate hingedly connected to each other, wherein length of the first plate is a summation of the length of the second plate and the third plate.
 3. The display and storage case of claim 2, wherein the first plate and the second plate are erected vertically at an angle, wherein the display element is positioned on the non-erected third plate and inclined on to the second plate.
 4. The display and storage case of claim 2, wherein the display element is positioned over the horizontally positioned first plate, and the second plate and the third plate together, is folded over the first plate to secure the display element therewithin.
 5. A display and storage case configured to one of exhibit a display element, and store the display element, the display and storage case comprising: a set of flanged plates comprising a first plate, a second plate and a third plate hingedly connected to each other, wherein length of the first plate is a summation of the length of the second plate and the third plate; wherein the first plate and the second plate are erected vertically at an angle, wherein the display element is positioned on the non-erected third plate and inclined on to the second plate, wherein the display element is exhibited on the second plate; wherein the display element is positioned over the horizontally positioned second plate and the third plate, and the first plate is folded over the second plate and the third plate to secure the display element therewithin.
 6. The display and storage case of claim 5, wherein the length of the third plate is significantly less than that of the second plate.
 7. The display and storage case of claim 5, is made of plastic.
 8. The display and storage case of claim 5, wherein the third plate further comprises a tab member extending from a mid-section of the third plate, wherein the tab member is configured to snap fit to a slot positioned on the first plate when the first plate is folded over the second plate and the third plate. 